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‘Cruel’ curbs on migrant care workers seen as disaster for NHS and social care
Ban on family members will discourage migrants, adding to workforce shortages, say critics
You can’t blame nurses’ strikes for record NHS waiting lists, minister told
Health and social care secretary said industrial action is one cause of backlogs
Hospital intruder who posed as an agency nurse gave patient care and stole documentation
Security breach is a lesson for all healthcare organisations, said privacy watchdog
Chronic shortage of sickle cell nurses putting patients at risk
Dame Elizabeth Anionwu calls for action to increase nurse numbers in specialty
New anti-strike code of practice approved by MPs, despite human rights concerns
Government anti-strike measures called ‘a brazen attack on the right to strike’
Who’s in charge when patients are in bed limbo?
New guidance aims to clarify clinical responsibility for patients who are ‘between wards’
Evidence and Practice
Improving care for patients who experience miscarriage in emergency departments
A practice innovation to improve care and increase nurses' confidence in breaking bad...
How to triage patients in the emergency department
Familiarise yourself with the steps required when triaging a patient in the ED
How can I identify the signs of a posterior stroke?
It can be difficult to recognise the symptoms, but the BEFAST acronym can help
Enhancing the nutritional care of older people by recording actual body weight
A quality improvement project showed a simple intervention of relocating scales had a...
‘Corridor care’ in the ED: managing patient care in non-clinical areas safely
The unique challenges of having to care for patients in non-clinical areas
Supporting nurses in acute and emergency care settings to speak up
How nurses can overcome barriers to raising concerns with senior clinicians in acute and...
Features
What can nurses learn from patient feedback in the emergency department?
Listening to patients’ experiences, particularly after a negative event, can enhance care
Settling in as an international nurse: ‘what I left behind to work in the UK’
Leaving her family behind was heartbreaking for nurse Susie Lagrata, but she has no regrets
Care for transgender people: how to create positive, inclusive experiences
The steps you can take to tackle health inequalities faced by trans people
Patient’s Choice award winners: The district nursing team that transformed my life
Janette Connor nominated the team for their holistic, compassionate care
Protect your well-being: how to stay calm when the world feels chaotic
Ways to maintain your focus and balance in the face of relentless grim news
RCN Nurse of the Year 2023: ‘We empower patients with choice’
Julie Roye’s determination to break down health inequalities has had an impressive impact
Opinion
ED pressures: how to enhance your nursing practice in difficult conditions
Winter brings extra pressures for an overstretched workforce, so nurses need to work together
How working with non-nursing partners can improve your service
A collaboration with ambulance and fire teams helped community nurses respond to falls
So-called ‘corridor care’ is an uncomfortable reality in emergency departments
Overcrowding is forcing staff to look after patients in non-clinical areas
Students
Could a dual registration degree in nursing and social work be good for your career?
Find out about the potential benefits and what to expect from an integrated programme
Nursing Live: what’s on offer for students and newly registered nurses
Access free sessions on placements, well-being, mentors, careers and more at RCNi’s event
Delivering mental health crisis care: what I learned as a student
Managing issues such as suicide risk as a sports event medic was invaluable experience
Careers
Narrative coaching for nurses and how it can help your career
Creating a narrative can be an invaluable tool. Find out more at Nursing Live
Midlife financial review: do I need one, and how do I do it?
Tips for nurses on NHS pensions, planning for future need and seeking financial advice
Safe staffing: how to report concerns, whatever your role or seniority
A practical guide to using ‘red flags’ to raise staffing gaps